Prince Harry and Meghan Markle appear to have scored a surprising popularity boost in the UK, raising fresh questions about whether Prince William and Princess Kate should be concerned about the Sussexes’ renewed star power.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have seemingly generated fresh excitement following news surrounding their return to the UK.
Soon after reports of Harry and Meghan’s UK comeback emerged, their wax figures were moved to the Culture Capital zone at Madame Tussauds London, placing the couple alongside some of Britain’s most recognisable personalities.
According to the Daily Star, the Sussexes have been attracting significant attention from visitors, with some reportedly passing by other famous British stars to take photographs with Harry and Meghan’s wax figures.
The couple’s statues are displayed among major names including Sir David Attenborough, Harry Kane, Idris Elba, Benedict Cumberbatch and Eddie Redmayne.
One onlooker claimed the level of interest in Harry and Meghan was particularly noticeable.
“It’s crazy how many people wanted pictures of the Harry and Meghan waxworks in particular. They seemed to be among the most popular ones there, which was a surprise,” the observer said.
The source added that some visitors were apparently skipping past stars such as Eddie Redmayne and Benedict Cumberbatch to get a closer look at the Sussexes.
According to the onlooker, the reaction could suggest that Harry and Meghan still command considerable attention in Britain and may even enjoy stronger celebrity appeal in the UK than they have experienced in the United States.
The development could add another interesting dimension to the relationship between the Sussexes and the Prince and Princess of Wales.
Prince William and Princess Kate remain among the most prominent members of the royal family, but the latest public interest surrounding Harry and Meghan shows that the California-based couple can still generate headlines and attract attention in Britain.
Whether the renewed buzz will translate into a lasting improvement in the Sussexes’ popularity among the British public remains to be seen.
For now, however, the enthusiastic response to Harry and Meghan’s wax figures appears to represent a notable win for the Duke and Duchess as speculation grows over their future connection with the UK.
